News from October 2022
By USDA Newswire | Oct 15, 2022
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange Inc. (Nacogdoches) of Nacogdoches, Texas, on Sept. 15, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Nacogdoches waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $6,625.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
In mid- to late October, the Bureau of Land Management's Fairbanks District and Alaska Fire Service personnel will burn woody debris piles near the Dalton Highway at Mileposts 62 and 180 to reduce the risk of wildfire to communities and facilities, and to provide a safe space for firefighters to suppress fires in the future. “Burning these piles this fall is an important part of ongoing work to manage forest resources and reduce the wildfire risks from hazardous fuels near communities," said Geoff Beyersdorf, Fairbanks district manager.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
EPA recognizes Charlottesville for water conservation efforts
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
EPA Recognizes WaterSense Partners Promoting Water Efficiency, Cost-Savings, including New Jersey American Water
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
EPA Recognizes Florida WaterSense Partners for Promoting Water Efficiency and Cost-Savings
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
Looking to try a new, exciting career in wildland fire? Whether you want to work outside or in the office, the Bureau of Land Management has various seasonal entry-level fire jobs for you to consider.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
EPA Announces $5 million for Louisiana in Brownfields Funding
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District rescinded fire prevention order UTW002-2022-01 today on BLM-managed lands within Box Elder, Cache, Juab, Millard, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah and Wasatch counties.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the fire restrictions on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in eastern Washington
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
EPA Settles Clean Air Act Violations for Princeton, N.J. Facility
By Interior Newswire | Oct 15, 2022
The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management and partners from the off-highway vehicle (OHV) community are holding a free South Cow Mountain OHV Safety Event for the public at the South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat., Oct. 15., to promote safe and responsible recreation.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
Baltimore County Police cited by EPA for hazardous waste violations at firing range in Timonium, Md.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management will host an additional open house public meeting on November 2 to solicit early public involvement for the upcoming Newcastle Resource Management Plan revision.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
Fire restrictions in the Battle Mountain District on public lands are rescinded as of 12:01 a.m. Oct. 12, 2022.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management will host a free public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, November 4.
By USDA Newswire | Oct 15, 2022
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) negotiated an administrative Consent Decision and Order with Abdelkader Fedhal a/k/a Abdelkader Fedal a/k/a Ali Fedal (Fedhal) and Westminster Meat Packing Inc. (Westminster) of Westminster, Vt., on Aug. 29, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
By USDA Newswire | Oct 15, 2022
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions...
By USDA Newswire | Oct 15, 2022
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with North Dakota under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Through LFPA, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture seeks to purchase and distribute locally grown, produced, and processed food from underserved producers.
By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2022
Chemistry Nobelist Carolyn Bertozzi’s years at UC Berkeley
